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Message from the Office of Developmental Programs:

The Office of Developmental Programs is excited to announce the launch of a new Provider Innovation Series — an exclusive opportunity for the Provider community to showcase and be recognized for their innovations, new and ongoing, in support of the everyday lives of those we serve. We believe in the power of peer learning and support, and we look forward to showcasing your innovative practices that drive quality.

This exciting new series will premiere during the Everyday Lives conference (May 12–14, 2026), as selected Providers will have the opportunity to join ODP’s Director of Training & Communications, Rochelle Troutman, to present their innovative program, policy, or practice to their peers.

Presenters will also be celebrated for their innovation and leadership in the field with a showcase on MyODP News, a certificate of appreciation, and a digital badge, which can be added to email signatures and displayed on their website and social media.

Join Rochelle Troutman, along with ODP’s Deputy Secretary, Kristin Ahrens for an informational webinar to learn more about this opportunity on December 2 from 9:00 am – 9:30 am EST. The webinar will be recorded and made available on MyODP. Selected presenter(s) will be announced in early February and will receive support as they prepare.

Register for the Informational Webinar

Don’t miss this opportunity to demonstrate your impact! We encourage all Provider organizations, large and small, to consider what innovations they may like to share, and look forward to both learning more about — and sharing with others — your innovative work!

Proposals will be accepted from December 1 — January 5. ODP will select providers to present based on the provider’s innovative practices, and encourages providers to use ISAC Recommendations and Strategies to identify areas of innovation.

To submit an application, please complete the survey.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared Bulletin 00-25-05.  The purpose of this bulletin is to establish the ODP policy on communication and assure all individuals have an effective way to communicate in order to express choice and ensure health and safety.  Please review the Bulletin and accompanying attachment for additional information.

In accordance with ODP’s Everyday Lives: Values in Action, individuals and their families identified several areas of importance for increasing the overall quality of their lives. One of those priorities is communication. It is ODP’s goal that every person has an effective way to communicate in order to express choice and ensure health and safety. All forms of communication should consider and include the individual’s language preferences and use of current technology.

Comments and questions regarding this bulletin should be directed to the appropriate ODP Regional Program Office.

Visit the Office of Developmental Programs website for more details.

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The 2025 IM4Q Annual Statewide Training (AST) will be held on July 29 – 30 at the Harrisburg Hilton. While it is understood that travel costs may be prohibitive at this time, please remember the IM4Q Manual lists attendance at the AST as a responsibility for all IM4Q local program coordinators and AE leads. Funds should be allocated for the AST each year, even though the AST now alternates between in-person and virtual attendance. Monitors, board members, and supports coordinators are also encouraged to attend as able. SCs may again register two for the price of one.

Registration, especially for the in-person years, is crucial. Registration numbers are used to calculate the number of information packets to be created for attendees and the amount of food needed for the meals that are included. The deadline for registration is July 16, so please use the registration link in the agenda to register at your earliest convenience.

In addition, if hotel rooms are needed, please make your reservations now. The block of rooms at the special rate can only be guaranteed until July 7. Contact info for the Harrisburg Hilton is also included on the agenda.

Questions regarding registration and hotel reservations should be sent to Mary Kay Cunningham electronically.

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In alignment with key quality metrics and the implementation of “Everyday Lives: Values into Action,” all Administrative Entities (AE), Support Coordination Organizers (SCO), and Providers are required to complete a Quality Assessment & Improvement (QA&I) self-assessment of their performance on the provision of services and supports to individuals annually. The QA&I self-assessment requirement applies to all entities, regardless of the type of review (i.e., full review or record review only).

Exception: The QA&I Self-Assessment will be optional for SCOs scheduled to receive a full review in C3Y1, due to the concurrent demands of preparing for Performance-Based Contracting (PBC).

On July 1, 2025, a hyperlink will be sent to the email address of the entity’s primary contact from the QA&I Process mailbox ([email protected]) with the subject line “Action Required! The QA&I Cycle 3, Year 1 Self-Assessment – (Entity) is now available!” If the primary contact does not receive this email, please check spam and junk mail folders to ensure the email did not filter to one of those folders in error. If the entity’s primary contact does not receive the link by the end of the day on July 1, please email the QA&I Process mailbox for assistance.

All self-assessments must be submitted electronically to ODP via QuestionPro utilizing the hyperlink. Each entity must complete the applicable self-assessment by COB August 31, 2025. An entity shall submit only ONE self-assessment for their entire agency.

If an entity does not complete a self-assessment, a Directed Corrective Action Plan (DCAP) will be issued and ODP and/or the AE may elect to conduct a full review regardless of an organization’s regularly scheduled full review within the three-year cycle.

Please direct any inquiries, issues, or concerns regarding this communication to the QA&I Process mailbox. Read the ODP Announcement for more details.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has released the FY 2023/24 Annual Data Report. The ODP Annual Data Report provides statistical information to educate stakeholders about the individuals ODP serves and the services they receive. The accompanying resource, Everyday Lives: Values in Action Information, Sharing and Advisory Committee (ISAC) Recommendations, Strategies, and Performance Measures, provides information on indicators of success used to gauge the effectiveness of the work of ODP.

Access the ODP FY 2023/24 Annual Data Report here. This document can also be found by visiting MyODP and following this path: Everyday Lives > Everyday Lives Publications > ODP’s Annual Data Reports.

The Everyday Lives: Values in Action ISAC Recommendations, Strategies, and Performance Measures publications are available here.

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Members of the Information Sharing and Advisory Committee (ISAC), working with the PA Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), developed a series of recommendations and strategies to support achievement of the vision in Everyday Lives. This publication provides 2024 updates related to those recommendations and strategies. Stakeholders are encouraged to use the information contained in this report in their work supporting people with disabilities.

Both documents can also be found by visiting MyODP and following this path: Everyday Lives > Everyday Lives Publications Recommendations, Strategies, and Performance Measures.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has announced the release of the 2022-23 Employment First report. ODP believes that all people with an intellectual disability and/or autism must be encouraged to pursue their vision for an everyday life, which may include working in competitive integrated employment. Competitive integrated employment offers a person an opportunity to achieve economic independence, build self-confidence, enhance self-determination, and meet new people while building new skills. The Everyday Lives: Values in Action publication, developed by the ODP Information Sharing and Advisory Committee (ISAC) which includes self-advocates, reads, “Employment is a centerpiece of adulthood and must be available for every person. The benefits of employment for people with disabilities are significant and are the same as for people without disabilities.” This report serves as an update to all stakeholders on the progress that has been made to support individuals served by ODP on finding and maintaining competitive integrated employment.

Access the 2022-23 Employment First report here. This document can also be found by visiting the MyODP Employment Home page.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-060. This announcement informs ODP stakeholders that the 2024 Everyday Lives: Values in Action — Information Sharing and Advisory Committee (ISAC) Recommendations & Strategies document, with new and updated strategies, is now available on the MyODP website. View the announcement for details.

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024 
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm 

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) invites individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism and their families to join in a virtual conversation with ODP’s policy team. The conversation will cover basics about the services ODP offers, and it is an opportunity for individuals and families to ask questions. These meetings are informal, meaning the conversation will not be recorded, and rules will be set before the meeting starts to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to provide questions and comments. The meeting will be held through Microsoft Teams.

REGISTER

What Will Be Covered?

This next meeting will consist of policy members from ODP providing an overview of two topics: the philosophy and framework used by ODP, which is called Everyday Lives, as well as what a Supports Coordinator is and what their role is.

Please Note:

This webinar/conversation is not for professionals; it is specifically for individuals, caregivers, and families and/or legal guardians. This webinar/conversation is geared towards individuals and families who are just beginning to learn about ODP or for those who want a basic understanding of the topic being discussed.

*ODP is asking and encouraging Supports Coordinators, Administrative Entities, Individual and Family Organizations, etc. to share this invitation with any individual and family they support.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has released the FY 2022/23 Annual Data Report. The ODP Annual Data Report provides statistical information to educate our stakeholders about the individuals ODP serves and the services they receive. This data provides an important overview of the service system ODP oversees that supports individuals with disabilities. The accompanying resource, Everyday Lives: Values in Action Information, Sharing, and Advisory Committee (ISAC) Recommendations, Strategies, and Performance Measures, provides information on indicators of success used to gauge the effectiveness of the work of ODP.

Access the FY 2022/23 Annual Data Report here. This document can also be found by visiting MyODP and following this path: Everyday Lives > Everyday Lives Publications > ODP’s Annual Data Reports.

The Everyday Lives: Values in Action Information, Sharing, and Advisory Committee (ISAC) Recommendations, Strategies, and Performance Measures publications are available here.

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